Articles about apres ski (0-50 of 71)

  • Fashion Meets Function In The Stylish Ski Clothing
    By: Stefan Kaelin | - Trendy ski wears have always fascinated people. There are many places in the world where the winters witness heavy snowfall especially in the western countries. Most of the people who reside in these places take up skiing as their hobby and they are very particular about clothing because proper clothes are very important for this sport. At the same time they want such clothes that do not let them compromise with their style statement. At times it becomes very difficult to find such ski wears whi ...
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  • Now Is The Time To Snap Up Property In Bulgarias Ski Resorts
    By: James P Martin | - Leading experts in property in Bulgaria House Sales Bulgaria confirms that property prices in many of the countrys ski resorts are dropping to levels which are making these properties of great interest to property investors.

    Recently published market analyst reports reveal that real estate in Bulgarias biggest ski resort, Bansko have dropped in price by as much as 50% since 2008 figures. The difficult global economic conditions have had their effect on some people wishing to sell p ...

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  • Best Resorts For Apres Ski In The Alps
    By: Will Franks | - involves going out to the bars and clubs with fellow ski enthusiasts and having a good time. The Alps offer a bevy of resorts that specifically cater to this burgeoning culture. There are many resorts to choose from, but some stand above the rest.

    St. Anton in the Arlberg area of the Austrian Alps is by far the most popular destination for aprs skiing. Most people come to St. Anton specifically to party it up and have a good time. St. Anton has numerous restaurants, bars, and nigh ...

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  • Niseko Snow Holidays
    By: Byron F. Jonas | - Good Reasons For Booking A Holiday In The Snow In Japan

    Is it not amazing that the country which brought us fantastic things like "Hello Kitty", "Pokemon" and "Sailor Moon" has kept it a secret from us all these years, that there is a lot of beautiful and fresh powder snow all around Japan?

    Even though Nagano has hosted the winter Olympics of 1998, it was only currently that Japan has received some awareness from powder snow fanatics, who s ...

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  • The Most Popular Ski Resorts In Chile
    By: Shenna Hagopian | - Chile provides amazing conditions for practicing ski. The ski season starts in June and assists snow sport enthusiasts to extend their ski season while experiencing the South American ski culture. Chilean ski lifts usually open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m. After a whole day skiing you will find a comfortable room and a nice meal in your hotel in Chile.

    For Ski enthusiasts Chile definitely is an awesome destination. The most important is that the ski season here begins in the ...

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  • Courchevel 1850 - Taking Luxury Ski Accommodation To The Next Level
    By: Kate Ransby | -
    Everyone knows that Courchevel is considered the most glamorous of the Alpine destinations. Every year the fashion set, celebrities and members of the glitterati and jet set gather there to see and be seen, enjoy fantastic skiing and network at some of the best restaurants and clubs in Europe.

    Before I went I had been warned that Courchevel chalets were on another level when it came to style and service but I was not prepared for just exactly how out of this world they would ...

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  • Luxury Chalets In The Alps - What You Should Be Looking For
    By: Kate Ransby | -
    Trying to find the perfect holiday is a bit like trying to find the perfect house. On the website it looks fantastic but when you get there the rooms are half the size and the description the estate agent gave turns out to have been generous to say the least. The only difference is you can leave the property cursing the estate agent for wasting half an hour of your time and go home and have a drink. If you pick the wrong holiday you're stuck for two weeks wishing you had done your resear ...

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  • The Most Lively Ski Resorts In France
    By: Joshua Barringer | - With the exception of Chamonix, the most lively ski resorts in France are undoubtedly those in the Trois Vallees ski area - Meribel, Courchevel, La Tania, Les Menuires-Saint Martin, Val Thorens and Orelle. Over the years, these villages have become well trodden tourist routes for skiers all over the world and as a result a range of activities have sprung up alongside the comfortable hotels and cosy alpine restaurants. Val Thorens, Meribel and Courchevel have earned the name 'the blockbuster reso ...
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  • Family Ski Holidays - Getting It Right
    By: Jimi St Pierre | - The popularity of skiing holidays continues unabated. But for those who have enjoyed school trips and holidays with friends can often find the idea of family skiing holidays somewhat daunting. How to have the peace of mind to actually enjoy the slopes - and the apres ski - when the safety and care of young children becomes the prime consideration?

    The good news is that these days, ski tour operators are mindful of the need, and have developed complete, family-friendly ski package ho ...

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  • Introduction To Meribel In The French Alps
    By: Joshua Barringer | - Meribel in the French Alps is one of the best-known ski spots in Europe and part of the biggest ski area in the world. It attracts a huge number of visitors each year, from families on their annual skiing holidays, to a party crowd looking to ski the day away and party until dawn. Christmas and New Year at the resort are extremely popular so if you're looking to arrive around that time you need to book early (and expect to pay some pretty steep prices!). January is a good time to visit if you li ...
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  • A Guide For Skiers In Austria
    By: Jez Rourke | - Austria hosts some of the finest ski resorts, including world famous courses and beautifully clean air. This, along with Austrian hospitality, means that Austria houses some of the most popular ski resorts in Europe

    Nestled on the River Inn, the resort of Innsbruck is a former Olympic city ringed by soaring mountains all around. It has no less than nine ski areas offering almost 300 kilometres of piste offering some exhilarating runs. Innsbruck is bursting full with bars, restauran ...

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  • A Guide To Skiing Holidays - New Years
    By: Jez Rourke | - If you fancy starting the new year with a bang, a skiing holiday is a great idea. There are many fantastic ski resorts to visit, filled with exciting slopes and buzzing apres-ski entertainment.

    In terms of choice, the world is quite literally your oyster. If you want cutting edge facilities with soaring slopes, and the chance to bump into a movie star or two on the piste, then it is hard to escape the mystique of Vail, over in the snow shrouded Colorado Mountains. Although expensive ...

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  • Stay With Key To The Rockies Lodging Company And Save When You Ski 'the Legend' Arapahoe Basin
    By: Key To The Rockies | - November 30, 2010, Keystone, Colorado - Ski where the locals ski, ride where the locals ride. Arapahoe Basin has long been known as 'The Legend' to local Colorado skiers where die-hard powder hounds head for the shortest lift lines, steepest chutes and deepest powder. Arapahoe Basin is located just 10 minutes North of Keystone Ski Resort, in Summit County Colorado, the epicenter of the Colorado ski experience.

    Arapahoe Basin (or, A-Basin as it is otherwise known as) sits high on ...

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  • Steamboat Ski Resort Slopeside Amenities
    By: Мike Jukov | - One of the newest and finest offerings in Steamboat Springs, Colorado real estate is One Steamboat Place, a luxurious fractional ownership property right at the base of Steamboats new Mountain Village. One Steamboat Place is slopeside living with all of the finest amenities and luxuries, without the maintenance, responsibilities and costs associated with a owning a vacation home. With ownership comes a unique experience filled with inviting gathering spaces, fine dining, an attentive staff an ...
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  • Switzerland - Snowboarding Guide
    By: Jez Rourke | - Those who are passionate about snowboarding will love Switzerland for its stunning scenery and varied ski routes. Additionally, all the main ski resorts are easily reachable due to their fantastic rail routes.

    But of course all this can be pricey. The Swiss are not nearly as fanatical as their Austrian neighbours over the art of snowboarding, however, the resorts still manage to attract plenty of local interest.

    Apres-ski in Arosa is fairly relaxed compared to many othe ...

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  • It Is Never Too Late To Own A Spyder Jacket
    By: kongqibuhuai | - If you are into skiing you"ll know that an important part of the skiing holiday is the apres-ski scene Apres-ski clothing is important to the apres-ski experience, and the right ski suit can make - or break - your night.

    However as for any type of dressing it is important that the clothes you wear fit your properly and are clothes that you feel comfortable in.This article will give you some information on aprs ski attire and how to feel comfortable yet look a million dollar ...

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  • In Your Wardrobe May Not Be Enough
    By: kongqibuhuai | - The best things to wear are the sort of clothes that you might wear for an ordinary night out, but keep in mind the cold weather. Whatever you wear leave your ski suit, insulated snow spyder pants and ski boots at home "" they are just not the right things to wear after your have worn them all day on the slopes"

    The coolest thing is that because you're at a ski resort, you have the excuse to incorporate a few "alpine" pieces which you might not be able to get away with at h ...

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  • National & International De Ski De La Au New Hampshire Nec
    By: jim | - Voici votre chance de gagner un sjour au ski fabuleux pour deux en Amrique avec Ski Hampshire - et de profiter d'une belle journe de ski La Birmingham & Snowboard Show avec Subaru, qui aura lieu du 13 Octobre au 15 l'Birmingham.You NEC et votre partenaire pourrait tre de partir pour un fabuleux d'une semaine de vacances New Hampshire station de ski de choix au cur de la Nouvelle-Angleterre, USAThe prix fantastique comprend les vols de retour avec Icelandir, sept nuits d'h ...
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  • A Week's Holiday In Courchevel
    By: Geoff Thomas | - Having got up early to catch your flight and then managed to find your transfer from the airport to your chalet, on arrival at your holiday destination, all you will want to do is relax with a glass of wine. And why not, it has been a long day and you have got an action packed week ahead.

    Come the next morning, it's up early to catch the first lift for a hard day on the slopes. Heading over to La Tania is a nice gentle warm up for the week. Remember, those legs haven't been skiing f ...

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  • Austrian Ski Resorts
    By: Will Sharp | - Austria may not be as glamorous as Switzerland or as popular as France, but for sheer authenticity the ski resorts of Austria are hard to beat. Skiing is the national sport, meaning the locals are very connected with skiing, and as such Austrian ski resorts are some of the best in the world.

    What the Austrians are also famous for is for having a devastatingly excellent apres ski scene (with emphasis on devastatingly). Expect rivers of beer, wine and schnaps, dancing on the tables in ...

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  • Apres Ski In Comfortable Luxury
    By: Fiona Muller | - If you are into skiing youll know that an important part of the skiing holiday is the apres-ski scene Apres-ski clothing is important to the apres-ski experience, and the right clothes can make - or break - your night. However as for any type of dressing it is important that the clothes you wear fit your properly and are clothes that you feel comfortable in. This article will give you some information on aprs ski attire and how to feel comfortable yet look a million dollars.

    O ...

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  • Welcome To St Gervais Mont Blanc
    By: Jamie Forrest | - One of the most beautiful ski resorts in the world, located only 45 minutes from Geneva airport, and with immediate access to 450km of linked pistes... but you've never heard of it! Welcome to St Gervais Mont Blanc.

    Some of you well-travelled skiers will have heard of St Gervais before, yet few have ever skied there or even know much about it, the British just don't tend to go there, with the massive drawing power of Chamonix and Megeve only 15 minutes either way down the road from ...

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  • 2011 Ski Holidays In France
    By: Henry Ashworth | - The start of the 2011 French ski holidays season is just a few months away, and many skiers will be looking forward to taking their annual trip to the slopes with the snow in pristine condition and all the local people and businesses looking forward to welcoming them.

    As any skier knows, Europe has an abundance of excellent ski resorts. Andorra, Italy, Switzerland and Austria all have excellent skiing venues. And no doubt they would argue point for point that skiing in their count ...

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  • Must-dos For Your Breckenridge Ski Vacation
    By: Art Gib | - If you are headed to Breckenridge for your next ski vacation, you're not alone! This quaint Colorado town has been a destination for die-hard enthusiasts for decades and offers just the right combination of snow and other fun winter activities for families and individuals alike. Here are some absolute must-dos during your stay.

    Spend a day in town. Unlike traditional resorts, Breckenridge is an actual western town that boasts a rough and tumble history quite unlike any other ski ...

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  • Apres Ski - The Best Part Of The Holiday
    By: Maureen Tredwell | - One of the very best parts of any skiing holiday is the Apres ski. This is the skiing equivalent of golf's 19th hole and involves food, drink and good entertainment when the skiing is over. There is also a sense that the term is applied to those whose interest in skiing is geared more to the fashion and entertainment rather than the skiing itself. When looking for a good ski deal, it is worth checking out the aprs ski at your chosen resort because you really wouldn't want to miss out on this.
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  • Family Ski Holiday Basics For Survival
    By: Andy Hill | - Skiing is a group of sports using ski as equipment for traveling over snow. Skiing has been used before by the people to assist then with hunting, military maneuvers, and of course, for transportation. Today, winter is the most awaited season of the year for some people because winter means one thing - ski holidays. Even if snow carries with it some problems, ski lovers don't mind.

    For beginners in the field of skiing, you are quite lucky because all ski resorts would cater to you w ...

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  • Whakapapa Accommodation: 11 Things You Can Do As Well As Skiing
    By: hnkvs3 | - Mt Ruapaheu, in New Zealand is an impressive mountain. It is the home of Whakapapa ski field and boasts the highest lift accessibility and the longest vertical drop of any ski field in Australasia.. If you are considering of skiing at Whakapapa, this article is about Whakapapa accommodation and recommends an choice that gives you much more than just remaining in the ski field}

    As you probably know there is great accommodation at the ski field.

    But have you considered s ...

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  • Where To Buy Good Mid Calf Boots
    By: fashion expert | - Boots have become a fashion statement and must have in a women's shoe collection. There a various types of boots which include the mid calf boots. The mid calf boots include the 705 Apres ski boot by Adi Designs that helps you keep warm with its microsuede faux shearling boots. Some of the features include a functional and fashionable lug sole for traction and mid-calf styling. The other option is Skechers women's spacious mid calf boots that stretch out which enables you to get comfy in the boo ...
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  • Three Good Reasons To Ski France
    By: Henry Ashworth | - Frankly speaking, skiers traditionally do not need a list of good reasons to do what they love doing, whether they are taking to the slopes in France or anywhere else. For most committed skiers, it is not a question of whether they will pursue their passion if only they can find a good reason to do so. That they will be on the slopes somewhere is a given. And why not? Skiing is an exhilarating and challenging sport that almost never disappoints, regardless of venue and conditions.

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  • All Men Enjoy Black Leather Gloves
    By: fashion expert | -
    No matter if you are a high roller with exquisite taste or a handy man that prefers more of a casual attire, black leather gloves are just what every man needs. When the weather drops and you find yourself bundling up to go outside, you must not forget your black leather gloves! These are the gloves to wear that look good no matter what you wear and perfect for anyone who loves style and warmth. Grab yourself a pair of these gloves and keep your hands nice and toasty all winter long.

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  • Ski Holidays On A Budget By Fresh Holidays
    By: Laura Willow | - Fresh Holidays - Cheap Holiday Packages

    Does the idea of a British holiday, turn you cold? With destinations such as Germany, Andorra, Austria, France and Italy, an adrenaline pumping adventure is just a cheap flight away. Why not take a fresh approach to holidays?

    Rising costs of fuel means fewer and fewer families and professionals are taking to the slopes this season. Winter ski resorts bracing themselves for a tough ski season, and it is estimated that resort and sk ...

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  • Ski Holidays 2010 - The Choice Is Great
    By: Henry Ashworth | - Winter holidaymakers are pouncing on the latest ski holiday brochures to see what is available for 2010, and with the world in economic decline there's some good bargains to be had, in a great selection of ski holiday resorts.

    Some skiers just want confirmation that the resort they loved last year is still the best place to go of course, while others like to change location every year, experiencing new ski challenges and collecting new stories to relate to their friends back home. ...

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  • Ski Accommodation Austria And The Ecstatic Apres-ski
    By: Sofia Hills | - Austria is a highly recommended ski destination in Europe following France. The panoramic view, the varied ski terrain, and the cheerful citizens are Austria's winning attributes. Unquestionably, excellence is what to expect from ski accommodation Austria once you set foot in this country.

    St. Anton and Kitzbuhel, the two most popular ski resorts in the whole world, are esteemed not only by Austrians, but also by ski enthusiasts visiting the country. St. Anton has a long stretch o ...

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  • Wondrous Hotels In Aspen
    By: David H Urmann | - Tourists love Aspen for its splendid snow capped mountains and numerous ski resorts. The resorts and hotels provide world class amenities and facilities. Plan your vacation in Aspen and experience the warmth of the city amidst its cold climate.

    Aspen in Colorado City was a mining camp in the olden days. It got its name because of numerous aspen trees that can be seen in the place. In later years, Aspen has become a ski resort and a well-known tourist spot worldwide. A lot of celeb ...

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  • Preparing A Ski Holiday In Austria
    By: Bran Tudor | - Have you always been thrilled by alpine views with crystal clear lakes and peaks that are always topped with snow? Do you want a vacation that offers nature, civilization, history and recreation? Austria is the absolute place where you will discover this exclusive environment.

    Austria is small country situated in the heart of Europe, comfortably explored, which proposes delightful and amazing attractions for tourists. It is also well-known for its diverse cultural activities: ope ...

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  • Ski Holidays To Courchevel, France.
    By: Christopher Priestley | - If God is a skier then Courchevel, France would surely be on His top ten ski holidays of choice. Courchevel is a collection of four alpine villages each at different altitudes ranging from Courchevel Le Praz 1300 to the ultra decadent Courchevel 1850 and each of the villages has its own unique character. Courchevel forms part of the much hyped Trois Vallees (Three Valleys), the worlds largest connected ski area with some 600 kilometres, 150 kilometres in Courchevel, of pistes for skier ...
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  • Skiing...enjoy It Whilst It Lasts!
    By: Christopher Priestley | - At first glance the evidence is irrefutable, global warming is starting to have an affect on ski resorts. Any ski resort that is at lower altitude than its neighbours, particularly in the Alps will bear the brunt of this phenomenon.

    The doomsday merchants would have us believe that skiing will be a thing of the past and will be an activity confined to the extreme ski/boarding thrill seekers. If this prediction was to manifest itself then winter sports holidays would become the p ...

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  • Lose Your Fear, Not Your Friends, With A Walkie Talkie Radio
    By: Dominic Donaldson | - For anyone who has ever been skiing or snowboarding, you may be able to empathise with me at finding myself lost on the slopes. During a recent vacation to New Zealand, a group of friends and I headed up to Coronet Peak, with a mixture of skis and snowboards in tow. While my friends are all experienced skiers, I wanted to try my hand at snowboarding and after a few lessons on the magic carpet, decided to head up for my first run. As the chair lift elegantly brought my friends to the top of the m ...
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  • Vacations In Winter Wonderland - My 4 Favorite Places In The French Alps
    By: Cattie Coyle | - I am not a "mountain person". I usually prefer beaches, but when I saw Annecy for the first time (thanks to a friend to wouldn't take no for an answer) I was blown away by the breathtaking beauty of the area. The French department of Haute-Savoie, located in the Alps and bordered by Switzerland to the north and Italy to the east, is a panorama of rugged mountains, lush valleys and crystal clear lakes. It is a marvelous location for a holiday or winter getaway, even if you don't ski. There is so ...
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  • There Is Nothing To Top Alpine Skiing
    By: Paul zayer | - It seems easy to do when you watch downhill skiers on TV. They make it look so effortless, unless they take a fall of course. Cross Country was the first skiing sport until the invention of tow lifts which brought Alpine Skiing. The Swiss, Austrians and Italians have dominated the sport. As soon as they can walk, some young children in the Alps region can ski and ski to school everyday.

    Olympic ambitions are left to the daredevils as most people ski as a leisure pursuit. Snowboard ...

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  • Skiing; The Fastest Way To Fall Down A Mountain
    By: Shaun Parker | - The difference between dry slope skiing and real snow is unimaginable. That's why it is well worth taking a ski holiday during the winter months. On an inaugural days skiing teetering at the start of a run, a common mistake to make as you set off is to think that dry slope skiing prepares you in any way. The snow plough that you have spent so long perfecting on the dry slope suddenly seems not to slow you at all. Try as you might you will soon find yourself seeing snow then sky in rapid successi ...
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  • Ski Company Goes Green To Combat Global Warming.
    By: Chamonix | - Thousands of skiers will soon be dusting down their salopettes and
    dashing off in search of the biggest snowfall.

    And doubtless the impact of our carbon footprint will be about as far
    down the list of holiday musts as a turkey sandwich after Christmas.

    But last year, a slow snowfall hit the headlines and holidaymakers
    panicked about the smattering of flakes melting almost as soon as they
    landed.

    Family-run online skiing com ...

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  • Resort Guide For Verbier
    By: Shaun Parker | - Part of the "Four Valleys" ski area of the Swiss Alps Verbier offers the combination of diverse skiing terrain and strong Swiss-French culture making it a haven for the cosmopolitan skier. Situated 1500m from sea level Verbier's altitude and geographical position means it benefits from views of the Matterhorn to the east Mont Blanc to the west.

    In addition to Verbier, common ski passes allow the user access to the surrounding La Tzoumaz, Nendaz, Veysonnaz and Thyon. This means a v ...

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  • Looking For A Chalet In Val D'isere
    By: Shaun Parker | - Val d'Isere is a winter sports haven that has attracted skiers since the first ski lift was installed in 1936. Situated in the Savoie area of France, near the border with Italy, Val d'Isere attracts an enormous number of tourists making the population of this small alpine village swell to fifteen times its normal size in winter.

    Located, at its lowest point, 6070 feet from sea level, Val d'Isere is in the perfect geographical situation to guarantee snow. The high altitude and sno ...

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  • A Guide To Skiing Holidays In Morzine
    By: Shaun Parker | - Morzine is located in the northern French alps, and right in the centre of the vast Portes du Soleil, which is the largest inter linked ski area in Europe. The area boasts 650 kms of pisted ski trails and a variety of skiing that will have you always finding new slopes even after a two week ski holiday!

    The skiing is not only challenging, but is well suited to family skiers and beginners with inexpensive ski schools and excellent nursery slopes. The rugged profile of the northern ...

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  • Resort Guide For Les Arcs
    By: Shaun Parker | - Les Arcs 1950 and 2000 is a new generation of ski resort - a generation that is evolving from the latest demands for high altitude snow and pretty chalet style architecture. Naturally this demand has stemmed from the worries about snow-surety, and is pushing the elite developers to higher climes.

    With a new trend in boutique resorts and the modern day demand for ski holidays with altitude, savvy developers are now building their residences up high with state of the art fittings a ...

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  • Popularity Of The Whistler Ski Resort
    By: Dan Wallace | - It's always something of a shock to emerge from the damp woods of British Columbia onto the bright hard candy of Whistler. Whistler Village is still basically a small sporting town with a gigantic ski area in its backyard (more gigantic than ever if you count the nearly half-million acres of backcountry that makes up the Heli Skiing area). Come dusk, when the yellow lights come on and the snowy peaks turn pink, the Village Stroll becomes a parade of apres-skiers. The 2010 Olympics may crank the ...
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